Dos and Don’ts in Job Interview

manner Don’ts Do’s Off cell phones Be punctual Don’t take family or pet Don’t smoke Don’t make too much fillers Be punctual Good handshake Remember names Non-verbal communications Be truthful Thank you

Job interview dress etiquette First impressions are all important, and the way you present yourself by dressing will be one of the major elements in creating the right or wrong impression. It is necessary to judge the place to which you are going. However for most professional jobs a suit of some form is best.

Outfit Men Women Suit (navy, black or dark grey) The suit skirt should be long enough so you can sit down comfortably. Coordinated blouse Conservative shoes Limited jewelry Professional hairstyle Neutral pantyhose Light make-up and perfume Suit (solid color - navy or dark grey) Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the suit) Belt tie Dark socks, conservative leather shoes Little or no jewelry Neat, professional hairstyle Limit the aftershave

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Why do you want to work in this industry? Question & Answer Why do you want to work in this industry? Bad answer: “I love to shop. Even as a kid, I spent hours flipping through catalogues.” Good answer: “I’ve always loved shopping, but my interest in retail marketing really started when I worked at a neighborhood boutique. I knew our clothes were amazing, but that we weren’t marketing them properly. So I worked with management to come up with a marketing strategy that increased our sales by 25% in a year. It was great to be able to contribute positively to an industry I feel so passionate about, and to help promote a product I really believed in.”

Tell us about yourself. Bad answer: “I graduated four years ago from the University of Michigan, with a Bachelor’s in Biology – but I decided that wasn’t the right path for me. So I switched gears and got my first job, working in sales for a startup. Then I went on to work in marketing for a law firm. After that, I took a few months off to travel. Finally, I came back and worked in marketing again. And now, here I am, looking for a more challenging marketing role.” Good answer: “I’m really energetic, and a great communicator. Working in sales for two years helped me build confidence, and taught me the importance of customer loyalty. I’ve also got a track record of success. In my last role, I launched a company newsletter, which helped us build on our existing relationships and create new ones. Because of this, we ended up seeing a revenue increase of 10% over two years. I’m also really interested in how companies can use web tools to better market themselves, and would be committed to building on your existing platform.”

Where do you see yourself in five years? Bad answer: “Relaxing on a beach in Maui,” or “Doing your job.” Good answer: “In five years I’d like to have an even better understanding of this industry. Also, I really love working with people. Ultimately, I’d like to be in some type of managerial role at this company, where I can use my people skills and industry knowledge to benefit the people working for me, and the company as a whole."

What’s your greatest weakness? Bad answer: “I work too hard,” or for the comedian, “Blondes.” Good answer: “I’ve never been very comfortable with public speaking – which as you know, can be a hindrance in the workplace. Realizing this was a problem, I asked my previous employer if I could enroll in a speech workshop. He said “yes.” I took the class, and was able to overcome my lifelong fear. Since then, I’ve given lots of presentations to audiences of over a 100 high level executives – I still don’t love it, but no one else can tell!”

Why should I hire you? Bad answer: “I’m the best candidate for the role.” Good answer: “I’ve been an Executive Assistant for the past ten years – my boss has said time and time again that without me, the organization would fall apart. I’ve also taken the time to educate myself on some of the software I regularly use (but didn’t really understand the ins and outs of). I’m an Excel wiz now, which means I can work faster, and take over some of what my boss would traditionally have had to do himself. What’s good enough for most people is never really good enough for me.”

What is your greatest failure, and what did you learn from it? Bad answer: “I never finished law school – and everything that’s happened since has taught me that giving up, just because the going gets tough, is a huge mistake.” Good answer: “When I was in college, I took an art class to supplement my curriculum. I didn’t take it very seriously, and assumed that, compared to my Engineering classes, it would be a walk in the park. My failing grades at midterm showed me otherwise. I’d even jeopardized my scholarship status. I knew I had to get my act together. I spent the rest of the semester making up for it, ended up getting a decent grade in the class. I learned that no matter what I’m doing, I should strive to do it to the best of my ability. Otherwise, it’s not worth doing at all.”

Additional Informations What to do after an interview? Tips and tricks job interview

What to do after an interview What should you do after an interview? Get Names and Contact Information Follow Up With Your Interviewer(s) Notify Your References

Tips and tricks job interview Ask for business cards Be Prepared For the Question You Hope They Won’t Ask… But Will Ask. Look in the Mirror

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